French Texts for Beginners

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06/2023

Sophie à l’écoleNEWPREMIUM
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Les saisonsNEWPREMIUM
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La vie de coupleNEWPREMIUM
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Antoine et les cafésNEWPREMIUM
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01/2022

À la gareDIALOGUEPREMIUM
When does the next train leave?
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Prépare le café !DIALOGUEPREMIUM
Tell me how to get to your house. I'll be right over.
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J’ai de l’expériencePREMIUM
I'm interested in the job.
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Faites une pausePREMIUM
You have to take some time to relax.
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Protégeons la Terre !PREMIUM
Earth is our home, and we must protect it.
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Problème techniqueDIALOGUEPREMIUM
The problem wasn't that serious.
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Entretien d’embauchePREMIUM
Advice for a job interview
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Des vacances ratéesPREMIUM
The holidays have been a nightmare.
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L’association plein coeurPREMIUM
A new building to help the homeless
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Les réfugiés climatiquesPREMIUM
If nothing is done to combat climate change...
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Découvrez une ville comme un localPREMIUM
There's nothing better than discovering a city with a local.
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Chez le docteurDIALOGUEPREMIUM
I haven't been feeling very well lately.
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Les îles GalápagosPREMIUM
Home to many marine species
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La TressePREMIUM
It's their first and very successful novel.
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Recette de la pâte à crêpePREMIUM
How to make the best crepes
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Week-end à ParisPREMIUM
I arrived in Paris yesterday morning.
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Vous avez choisi ?DIALOGUEPREMIUM
Deciding what we're going to eat at the restaurant
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Le sac à dosPREMIUM
Packing for vacation
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La boutique de vêtementsDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Hello, ma'am. How can I help you?
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VoisinageDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Stop making noise, or I'll call the police!
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Une baguette s’il vous plaitDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Shopping at a Parisian bakery
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Il est beauDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Guess who I ran into!
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Formation en anglaisPREMIUM
I need information about the English class.
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Un caféDIALOGUEPREMIUM
It's so good to see you after so long!
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C’est mauvais pour la santéDIALOGUEPREMIUM
It's better to eat a healthy diet.
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Toutes mes félicitations !DIALOGUEPREMIUM
You're not going to believe it! I got the job!
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Tourisme insolitePREMIUM
What would you call unusual tourism?
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C’est finiPREMIUM
That's it. It's time to leave.
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ConseilsPREMIUM
Advice for those starting college
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TémoignageDIALOGUEPREMIUM
I witnessed a bank robbery.
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Serge GainsbourgPREMIUM
The famous French composer and singer
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Appartement à louerPREMIUM
Offer to rent an apartment on the beach
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A l’aéroportDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Getting ready for a long trip
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Quel animal ?PREMIUM
I don't know which pet to choose for my son.
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Un rendez-vousDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Scheduling a doctor's appointment
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Un emploi du temps chargéPREMIUM
Alice is very tired but happy with what she's doing.
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Le petit-déjeunerPREMIUM
Celebrating the anniversary early
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InvitationPREMIUM
I'm inviting you to my birthday party.
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Des nouvelles d’EspagnePREMIUM
My new life in Madrid.
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Déjeuner entre amiesDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Planning Saturday's meal
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Un coup de mainPREMIUM
I have a meeting tonight, and I'll be home late.
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Tu vas me manquerDIALOGUEPREMIUM
I'm traveling for three or four months.
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De bonnes vacancesPREMIUM
I'm on vacation with Marc in Greece.
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CinémaDIALOGUEPREMIUM
How about we go to the movies?
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Photo de familleDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Who are the people in this photo?
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L’anniversaire de StéphaneDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Setting up the birthday party
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Cherche correspondantPREMIUM
My name's Alice, and I'm 16.
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Vous avez une chambre ?DIALOGUEPREMIUM
How many people does the room fit?
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Si on allait…DIALOGUEPREMIUM
It's been over a month since we've seen each other!
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Ma famillePREMIUM
I present to you the members of my family.
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La vie en villePREMIUM
Martín moved to the city a few months ago.
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